Banana Nut Bagels
Deliciously soft and chewy bagels infused with ripe bananas and crunchy nuts, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 bagels
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for boiling)
- Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, flour, salt, and optional spices.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Fold in chopped nuts gently during the last few kneading minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 – 1.5 hours.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a ball, then poke a hole through the center to form bagels.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water with olive oil to a gentle boil.
- Boil bagels, 2-3 at a time, for 1 minute per side, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake bagels for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
For an extra crunchy topping, sprinkle the bagels with additional chopped nuts or cinnamon sugar before baking.